2012 Veuve Clicquot la Grande Dame Brut Rosé Champagne (Pre-arrival)

98 points Essi Avellan, MW: “(90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay). Peachy colour of depth. Elegantly evolving attractive berry nose with lots of underlying power. Lovely creamy-softness to the juicy-lingering palate. Delicious and remaining very youthful. This will truly be a long lived vintage. Suitably dosed at 6g/l. (Jul 2023)”
95 points Wine Spectator: “A firm, chalky version, with structure and texture similar to stiff lace—defined but detailed. Features flavors of blood orange, strawberry preserves, almond biscotti and minerally oyster shell and smoke accents that are finely woven, rewarding the drinker with greater expression as this opens in the glass and on the palate. Lightly spiced, lingering finish. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Disgorged October 2019. Drink now through 2035. (12/15/22)”
95 points Decanter: “The new 2012 vintage of Veuve Clicquot’s top rosé sweeps in full of dynamics and detail, the 13% proportion of red wine bringing a succulent red apple, rose and poached strawberry fragrance to 2012’s finessed, narrowing build. There’s an intriguing smoky/reductive streak at present too, setting off the fruit-forwardness and creamy undercurrent with a touch of drama and energy. This has the volume and immediacy to enjoy now, but even more impressive is the precision and build of a truly cellar-worthy rosé. 92% Pinot Noir from Äy, Verzenay, Verzy, Ambonnay and Bouzy (13% as red wine from Bouzy), 8% Chardonnay from Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Dosage 8 g/L. Drinking Window: 2023-2040. (3/2/23)”